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Souper Bowl of Caring -
Feb 03, 2008 |
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RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES
This week and next week,
the young people of the parish who are preparing for
Confirmation reflected on the importance of gathering for the
Church community. The act of gathering joins us to the
Church, the Body of Christ, and allows us to enter into the
saving work of Jesus. How do we as a parish come together
to pray and celebrate our unity in Christ?
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Religious
Ed
and Confirmation
Classes:
There are no more
High School Religious Education or Confirmation
classes. We are finished for another year!
Registration for next school year’s classes will
start in August and classes will start in September.
Registration packets will go out to those registered
parishioners at the beginning of August. Call
Michelle at 478-5011 if you have any
questions in the meantime.
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Confirmation
- DATES AND
INFORMATION
This week your confirmation
candidates are preparing for Confirmation by
reflecting on the meaning of God’s gift of peace and
its expression in the Church’s liturgy. We are
given the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of
Peace, who empowers us to be instruments of peace
and reconciliation. How are we as a parish living
as peacemakers?
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Confirmation Info
On April 29th
we had 85 candidates that received the
Sacrament of Confirmation from
Archbishop Gomez. Take time to welcome
our confirmandi as they begin their
journey of faith as a full member of the
Catholic Church! Congratulations to
all! |
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Confirmation
Documentation
Still
Needed:
OUR
SECRETARY IS STILL MISSING SOME LEGAL
DOCUMENTS, BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATES, AND
SOME SPONSOR FORMS FOR SOME OF OUR
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES. THE DATES FOR
THE CONFIRMATION CEREMONIES ARE RAPIDLY
APPROACHING, AND WE NEED TO HAVE THESE
MISSING RECORDS ASAP. WE MUST
HAVE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION BEFORE A
CANDIDATE MAY BE CONFIRMED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE
COMPLETENESS OF YOUR CONFIRMATION
INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL MICHELLE
WEEKLEY AT 478-5011!!! |
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May 12 (Monday) 7:00 p. m. in
the church – Archbishop Gomez
Those in Mr. Paglia’s (room 207), Ms. Olvera’s (room
204) and Mr. Jaworski’s class (room
205) will be
in the May Ceremony. |
These dates are
interchangeable for any candidate who cannot be present
on their assigned day; however, you must let Michelle
Weekley know so that your candidate will be included in
the correct day.
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Practice for the
May 12th
celebration will be May 11th at 7:15
p.m. in the church.
(Yes, we know this is Mother’s Day, but
it will only be for about one hour)
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These
practices are mandatory,
if the candidate does not attend,
they will not be able to be confirmed. |
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Please remember that
each candidate must complete a Day of
Reflection and provide proof of
a Service Project as
requirements to receive Confirmation.
If these requirements are not completed,
the Candidate will not be able to be
confirmed.
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If you have not gone
to Confession yet this year, you
still have time either go on a Saturday
evening from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., or
make an appointment with a priest. |
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Please call
Michelle Weekley at 478-5011 if you have any questions. |
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Service
Projects Available:
Attention all Confirmation
Candidates. Here's a list of service projects available
waiting for you to sign up and help. If you are
interested, please call Michelle Weekley at 478-5011.
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New Service Projects
Opportunities:
Check back often for
New Service Project Opportunities
Remember you are required to complete
a service project for Confirmation. Any other High Schooler or
Middle Schooler that would like to also help with
any of these projects can also
call
Michelle Weekley at 478-5011 to sign up!
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Remember
you are required to complete a service project for Confirmation.
Any other High Schooler or Middle Schooler that would like to
also help, can also call Michelle.
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Religious Education
Schedules and Registration Forms
confirmation Registration
Forms
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*** PARENT’S CLASS ***
Parents – here is your chance to continue on your journey of
faith along with your children. Sunday evenings from 7:20
– 8:20 p.m.,
Deacon Norman Kutschenreuter is holding a Parent’s
Formation class in the Music Room at the School. Some of
the topics he will be covering are: Proclaiming God’s
Word, Sacraments: Meaning and Purpose, The “Mass”, Salvation =
Peace, Grace and Holiness, The “Nicene” Creed (who is Jesus
Christ?). These classes will give you an opportunity to
have great discussions with your kids as they go through their
own formation. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity.
If you can’t come all the time, that is no problem, join us when
you can. To sign up – call Michelle Weekley at
478-5011.
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***Parent's
Class*** Classes:
Parent Classes are also finished
for the year. Please encourage other parents to attend next
year! Thank you! |
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RCIA FOR TEENS!
The last class
for the RCIA for Teens was held last Sunday, April 27th.
This program is designed for any teenager who would like to know
more about the Catholic faith, as well as for any teenager who would
like to prepare to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and
Confirmation. If a teen has been baptized, but has not received
first Eucharist or Confirmation, these classes will guide him/her
through the preparation process for these sacraments. Registration
will begin again in August, with classes starting in September. If
you have any questions, please call Michelle Weekley at the Youth
Ministry Office at 478-5011.
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Class
Schedule - Classes
begin again in September:
Registration will begin again in August, with classes starting in
September.
Please check this
page for Registration information and updates |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
If
you never get
involved - You'll never know the fun you're missing.
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TAKE TIME FOR GOD
So many times we get so caught up in
our lives that we forget just who it is that has
given us everything we need to be thankful for. In
her book “One Minute Praises” by Darlene McCarty,
she states “Be careful when everything seems to be
spiraling upward as if nothing could go wrong.
Remember from where you came. Let’s not forget who
gave you breath and the strength to work. Satan
will temp you with a small voice saying, “Who do you
need God right now? Look where you have come from
and how hard you have worked to get where you are.
You deserve a day at the lake with the family. I
know it’s Sunday, but he’ll understand this once.
Before long, you find yourself only going to church
on Easter, Mother’s Day and Christmas. What
happened? Pride set in. You thought you were able
to control everything around you and that your
success was within your own power to dictate. But
one day, unexpectedly your world falls apart.”
Don’t forget to take time out each week, especially
during Lent, to spend with God in prayer. Take time
to be a part of his church, do things for your
community, give back for all the blessings you have
been given. In the end, it will be the church and
your church family that will always be there for
you, in good times and in bad.
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BACCALAUREATE MASS
A Baccalaureate Mass for the
graduating high school seniors will be held on
Sunday, May 18th at the 11 AM
Mass, with a reception afterwards. A
letter with details will be sent to the
graduating seniors and their families during the
last week in April.
If you have any questions
concerning the mass, please call Michelle
Weekley at 478-5011.
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FAMILY CHRISTIAN DAY AT SEA
WORLD
Come join Youth Ministry for an exciting day at
Sea World. Come enjoy the rides and shows, and
then at 6:00 p.m. enjoy a concert with Christian
Groups Superchick, Disciple,
KJ-52, Britt Nicole and
Starlit Platton. Cost of tickets is
$29.50 (includes park admission), if you have a
season pass then the concert tickets are just
$10.00. Parking is additional. Then after the
concert enjoy a brand new Shamu Show to Christian
music! Call Michelle Weekley for more information at
478-5011.
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2008 Operation Purple Summer Camps
The National Military Family Association (NMFA)
announced locations for the 2008 Operation Purple Summer Camps. This free
summer camp program supports military children dealing with the stress of war.
This year, NMFA’s Operation Purple Camps will host children at 64 locations in
36 states and territories. Information about specific camp locations is
available on the Operation Purple website. Specific information will be
available when registration opens. Registration begins March 24, 2008.
Interested families can sign-up to receive email notices and announcements on
the website:
http://www.operationpurple.com/ To find more family resources, visit the
Military Spouse Network:
http://spouse.military.com/
Please help spread the word to all our
military families!
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Youth Choir
Do you like to sing,
and/or do you play an instrument? Sr. Therese could
sure use your help for the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, or
Mari could use your help for the 11:15 a.m. Mass on Sunday
in the McDonald Center. Call Sr. T at 478-5010 or Mari
at 478-5019!
(Can you say service
hours?)
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